Are people really worried about the driving itself? I thought most people were afraid of reduced range/cabin heating time (which is true, if over exaggerated).
The vast majority of people’s day-to-day driving is perfectly suited to an EV, the issue is many people buy a vehicle that can also handle the less frequent other types of driving that EVs aren’t as good at. If vehicles weren’t so expensive maybe it would be more common to own an EV and then a gas/hybrid to solve this, or maybe it could become more acceptable/easy/cheaper to rent a different vehicle for those other times.
The traction control loop with electric motors is way way faster than using the brakes and hydraulic clutch packs for traction control. EVs can even modulate the Regen braking to improve traction downhill. The Model 3 I drive is legitimately one of the best cars I have ever driven in the snow as far as traction goes.
Are people really worried about the driving itself? I thought most people were afraid of reduced range/cabin heating time (which is true, if over exaggerated).
The vast majority of people’s day-to-day driving is perfectly suited to an EV, the issue is many people buy a vehicle that can also handle the less frequent other types of driving that EVs aren’t as good at. If vehicles weren’t so expensive maybe it would be more common to own an EV and then a gas/hybrid to solve this, or maybe it could become more acceptable/easy/cheaper to rent a different vehicle for those other times.
I’m a bit worried about having instant torque on a slippery surface. Seems like it would break traction more easily.
But, yeah, the range reduction caused by heating is also a consideration.
My kia EV6 has a snow mode for that very reason.
The traction control loop with electric motors is way way faster than using the brakes and hydraulic clutch packs for traction control. EVs can even modulate the Regen braking to improve traction downhill. The Model 3 I drive is legitimately one of the best cars I have ever driven in the snow as far as traction goes.